Vanillic Acid from China
Vanillic acid (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid) features both a phenolic hydroxyl and a methoxy group on the aromatic ring. It is a natural antioxidant found in vanilla and used in food and fragrance industries. This product falls under tariff item 2918.19.00 as an 'Other' carboxylic acid with alcohol function.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 2918190000).
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2918. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• If vanillic acid is imported for food use, ensure it meets the Food and Drugs Act requirements
• The product must be a separate chemically defined compound; mixtures may be classified elsewhere